Subway Stories: Tales from the Underground (1997): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1997, Subway Stories: Tales from the Underground is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Ted Demme, running about 81 minutes. “Every ride is as unpredictable as the city itself.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The actual experiences of New York City subway riders are dramatized in a collection of 10 intriguing and very different vignettes. The tales showcase an ensemble of familiar faces, and range from stories of compassion and love to reflections on violence and loss. Among them: a disabled beggar quarrels with a woman and ruins her shoes with his wheelchair, provoking onlookers to wrath and pity; a skittish tourist proves to be her own worst enemy; a newlywed trysts with a mysterious sexpot; a commuter helplessly witnesses a suicide attempt; and, in the most affecting segment, a young woman grieves over her mother's imminent death.

Who’s in it. Subway Stories: Tales from the Underground stars Steve Zahn as Tucker (segment "The 5:24"), Bill Irwin as Bill Irwin (segment "Subway Car from Hell"), KRS-One as Vendor (segment "Subway Car from Hell") and Andre B. Blake as Knish Buyer (segment "Subway Car from Hell"), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Subway Stories: Tales from the Underground has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Subway Stories: Tales from the Underground page.

If you liked it. Fans of Subway Stories: Tales from the Underground tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.